Below Average
#2223 of 2,648 schools in NC
Excelsior Classical Academy
School · Excelsior Classical Academy · Durham, NC
A charter school in Durham, NC where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4100 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704
- Math 50% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Excelsior Classical Academy score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 19 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Excelsior Classical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,435
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voyager AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,363 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Durham Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–10 | 3.6 mi | 777 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Excelsior Classical Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Excelsior Classical Academy is listed in Excelsior Classical Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Excelsior Classical Academy
Excelsior Classical Academy is a public school in Durham, NC, part of Excelsior Classical Academy, serving approximately 1,029 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,223 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excelsior Classical Academy
What grades does Excelsior Classical Academy serve?
Excelsior Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Excelsior Classical Academy?
Excelsior Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,029 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Classical Academy is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excelsior Classical Academy rank in NC?
Excelsior Classical Academy ranks #2,223 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Excelsior Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Excelsior Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Excelsior Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excelsior Classical Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Excelsior Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Excelsior Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Excelsior Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Excelsior Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (919) 213-8585
- Area population (ZIP 27704)
- 41,346
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27704; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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